Job Description:

BASC Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Benefits

The Bakken Area Skills Center offers a competitive salary and benefit compensation package depending on experience and professional credentials.

Salary

$58,450 - $97,478

Job Description

1. Implement a Work-based Learning program providing instruction and course/program management ensuring students will be Choice Ready at the high school level in areas of career awareness and exploration; career preparation; and career training.
2. Develop and update the list of business partners and volunteers willing to host students for work-based experiences for all career-clusters.
3. Collaborate with each business to create a focused training agreement for students including skills students will learn and daily job duties. Work with employers to assist in creating business profiles on RUReady.nd.gov WBL Module .
4. Establish relationships with businesses, local workforce agencies, and higher education partners for the purpose of providing WBL experiences, registered apprenticeships, industry certifications, and dual credit support.
5. Support experiences to help students meet graduation guidelines.
6. Connect students to career opportunities and coordinate educational experiences for students on-and-off campus.
7. When necessary, support students in creating and implementing Capstone Projects including career research, exploration, and education options.
8. Facilitate student preparation for work experiences.
9. Integrate the North Dakota Career Ready Practices in all WBL instruction, activities, and experiences.
10. Collaborate with area businesses and professional organizations to identify annual events for student and teacher participation to increase career awareness and exploration.
11. Develop an advisory committee to assist in meeting work-based learning program goals.
12. Support and partner with school counselors, career advisors and career development as students complete the four-year rolling plan elements using the RUReady.nd.gov platform.
13. Facilitate industry experience and training for teachers when necessary.
14. Supervise and monitor students in work, internship, apprenticeship, and volunteer experiences to assess/evaluate their skill development, provide support, and track appropriateness of workplace conditions.
15. Monitor and assist in the maintenance of required documentation for registered apprenticeships and WBL experiences.
16. Collect and submit participant data or reports on scheduled deadlines.
17. Serve on local workforce development boards and sector partnerships.
18. Present WBL information to educational staff to keep them informed and promote   participation.
19. Coordinate recognition for employers and student learners who participate in WBL activities. 

Contact Scott Wisness at Scott.Wisness@k12.nd.us with questions about the position or licensure.